Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Taylor Stevenson: Brian Day


Brian Days work gravitates toward urban, conceptual, and landscape themes. Inspired by masters of landscape, street, and conceptual work, Brian started his adventure into photography about 3 years ago and within that time he has evolved quite dramatically in a unique style featuring visual scenes with as few subjects as possible. I think that is why I gravitated to his work because within my work I do not like to many subjects in the frame. I like to keep it simple. Brian’s legendary talent also explores new opportunities for black-and-white imagery guiding the viewer’s eyes trough lights, contrasts and visually stunning compositions.

Brian enjoys photographic moments that inspire some sort of narrative thought or emotion. He prefers to minimize the number of subjects in a frame, use geometry to create visual impact, and find elements spark introspection, either in himself or in others. Believing that black and white photography requires a strong emphasis on mood, composition and subject, as color is not present to stimulate the senses. Realizing that in some circles it seems counterproductive to work in black and white, given the tremendous advances in digital photographic equipment and software, and considering the fact that our world is often quite literally drenched in attention grabbing, colorful elements. But, the monochromatic vibe appeals to him as a whole.





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